Using Punctuation

Question 1

What types of punctuation can be used to set off nonrestrictive elements in a sentence? Check all that apply.

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dashes; commas; parentheses

Question 2

Question 2

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No revision is needed.

Question 3

Question 3

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No revision is needed.

Question 4

Decide whether each sentence below is punctuated correctly. Use the drop-down menus to indicate which revisions, if any, are necessary. Cougars which can live in many climates are skilled hunters. Jasmine’s cousin, a native of Salt Lake City, is a competitive ballroom dancer. Blueberries (my favorite fruit) are delicious on oatmeal.

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Add commas after “cougars” and “climates.”; Selection 1: Add commas after “cougars” and “climates.”; Selection 2: No revision is needed.; Selection 3: No revision is needed.

Question 5

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.

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Tyler (who loves learning about the past) is reading a book about ancient Persia.; Tyler, who loves learning about the past, is reading a book about ancient Persia.; Tyler—who loves learning about the past—is reading a book about ancient Persia.

Question 6

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.

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The circus featured four clowns, three acrobats, and a tightrope walker.; The flags are blue and white; red, white, and blue; and red, white, and green.

Question 7

Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?

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My school offers four science classes: chemistry, biology, physics, and earth science.

Question 8

Read each sentence and use the drop-down menu to determine which revision, if any, is needed. The winning lottery numbers are three, fifteen, nineteen, and twenty seven. At least one-fourth of the paintings—which are all by American artists—will be included in the special exhibit. Mr. Singh, an accomplished musician, plays three instruments: piano, trumpet and clarinet.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Add a hyphen between “twenty” and “seven.”; Selection 1: Add a hyphen between “twenty” and “seven.”; Selection 2: No revision is needed.; Selection 3: Add a comma after “trumpet.”

Question 9

Question 11

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No revision is needed.

Question 10

Question 12

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Add a comma after “trumpet.”

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